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London is UK’s most stable housing market as regions see Covid bubble
The capital currently has the most stable housing market in the country as prices soar in outer boroughs and other UK regions.
Why the stamp duty holiday ending is good news for first-time buyers
The stamp duty holiday, which saw an estimated 1.3 million buyers pay no tax on the first £500,000 of their property price, came to an end on June 30.
London house prices rose 1.3% during stamp duty holiday
House prices have increased by an average of £16,000 nationally during the stamp duty holiday which ended on June 30.
Grand Designs tower home that cost £2m to renovate sells in two months
Grand Design fans may recognise the water tower home which cost its former owners nearly £2 million to transform.
World’s wealthiest spent £817m on London mega mansions since October
The ultra-wealthy are back in London and they’re snapping up glitzy mega mansions.
London rents cheaper than monthly cost of a mortgage using 10% deposit
The monthly cost of owning a home, if you’ve bought using a 10 per cent deposit, currently exceeds the cost of renting a comparable property in the capital for the first time since June 2017.
Half-price homes scheme to launch in London — here’s how it will work
First Homes is being trialled from today, and is due to be rolled out across England later this month. Here’s how it will work.
11 London neighbourhoods where house prices are below the last peak
Returning to the capital? Now’s the time to take advantage of pandemic price reductions.
Do you live in one of London’s top-selling postcodes?
Buyer demand is still high but some sellers are holding off until spring, sending these local London markets soaring
Global elite eye up London mansions as UK vaccine rollout speeds ahead
British and international buyers see £10m plus homes as good value after recent price drops
London homebuyers will save £10,500 if stamp duty holiday extended
Rishi Sunak is rumoured to be considering an extension to the tax break
Has Lockdown 3 caused a drop in London house prices?
The highest demand was for moves to outer London as buyers continue to seek space over location
Window of opportunity for first-time buyers as London prices fall
The capital remains the most expensive place in the country for wannabe homebuyers though
Sky Pool is trophy attraction in London area slated by Donald Trump
Outgoing president Donald Trump described Nine Elms as 'lousy' but the striking pool is just one thing breathing new life into the area
Four London neighbourhoods with potential for 2021 homebuyers
Four London neighbourhoods with potential for 2021 homebuyers
Where's hot and where's not? Here are four London locations worth considering if you're looking to find a home in an area on the up.
'Accidental' lockdown savers push up house prices in home buying surge
Asking prices in London have risen 3.5 per cent since December 2019, the slowest growth rate in the country.
'Accidental' lockdown savers push up house prices in home buying surge
Top four London locations with potential for homebuyers in 2021
Top four London locations with potential for homebuyers in 2021
Where's hot and where's not? London locations worth considering if you're looking to find a home in an area on the up.
House prices dip in race to sell before stamp duty holiday ends
House prices dip in race to sell before stamp duty holiday ends
Vendors are pricing competitively in bid to move fast and save on tax.
London's first-time buyer hotspots since lockdown ended
London's first-time buyer hotspots since lockdown ended
More than a third of London boroughs have seen a jump in sales to first-time buyers since lockdown. Here's where to focus your search.
West London transport superhub is Europe's biggest regeneration zone
West London transport superhub is Europe's biggest regeneration zone
The biggest regeneration zone in Europe is being powered by the transport superhub where Crossrail will connect to HS2.
Long-awaited Sky Pool 10 storeys above ground gets installed
How can developers protect solo Londoners' mental health in lockdown?
How can developers protect solo Londoners' mental health in lockdown?
Lockdown is creating problems for lonely Londoners. New homes designed with co-working and socialising spaces are a thoughtful way forward.
Are you allowed to renovate your shared-ownership home?
Top tips from @forwardfeatures on decorating a shared-ownership home
While structural changes may be out of the question, there’s a lot you can do with effective decor.